Xiangli Yao, the new character introduced in Wuthering Waves Version 1.2 banners, is an Electro Main DPS Resonator. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to build the most powerful Xiangli Yao, including the best weapons, echoes, and team compositions. Additionally, we'll discuss the materials required for his ascension and skills, as well as the priority order for leveling his abilities. If you're interested, please keep reading!
♦ List of Content ♦
♦ Basic Introduction ♦ Build Guide Overview
♦ Prefarm Materials ♦ Skill Priority
♦ Best Weapons ♦ Optimal Echoes and Echo Stats
Xiangli Yao Basic Introduction
Xiangli Yao is an Electro Resonator who wields Gauntlet as his weapon. When he activates Resonance Liberation, his Basic Attacks and Heavy Attacks are transformed into powerful enhanced strikes, dealing massive Electro damage. His damage output heavily relies on Resonance Liberation, making him an ideal pairing with Yinlin.
• Rarity: Five-star
• Attribute: Electro
• Weapon type: Gauntlet
• Role: Main DPS
Xiangli Yao Build Guide Overview
The following picture is a summarized version of Qingyi Build Guide.
Xiangli Yao Prefarm Materials
Ascension Materials
In total, here's all the Ascension Materials you need for Xiangli Yao:
• x4 LF Whisperin Core
• x12 MF Whisperin Core
• x12 HF Whisperin Core
• x4 FF Whisperin Core
• x46 Hidden Thunder Tacet Core
• x60 Violet Coral
• 170,000 Shell Credits
Skill Materials
In total, here's all of the skill materials you need for Xiangli Yao:
• x25 LF Whisperin Core
• x28 MF Whisperin Core
• x40 HF Whisperin Core
• x57 FF Whisperin Core
• x25 Cadence Seed
• x28 Cadence Bud
• x55 Cadence Leaf
• x67 Cadence Blossom
• x26 Unending Destruction
• 20.3 million Shell Credits
After Xiangli Yao activates his Resonance Liberation, all his Basic Attacks and Heavy Attacks are redeemed as Liberation attacks. So Xiangli Yao deals most of her damge by Resonance Liberation, and the skill priority of Xiangli Yao is Resonance Liberation > Forte Circuit > Normal Attack > Intro Skill > Resonance Skill.
Best Weapons for Xiangli Yao
1. Best Choice: Verity's Handle
Base ATK: 588 丨 24.3% CRIT Rate
R1: Increases all attribute damage bonus by 12%. When Resonator's Resonance Liberation is activated, increases its damage by 48% for eight seconds. Resonance Skill can extend this duration by five seconds and this effect can be triggered three times.
Xiangli Yao's signature weapon is undoubtedly the best choice for him. After activating Resonance Liberation, Xiangli Yao can transform his Basic Attacks and Heavy Attacks into powerful enhanced strikes, which is the main way for him to deal damage. And Verity's Handle can increase the wielder's damage by 48% for eight seconds when Resonator's Resonance Liberation is activated, making it perfectly suited for Xiangli Yao's gameplay. Additionally, Verity's Handle offers a high Base ATK, which Xiangli Yao needs. Overall, Verity’s Handle excels in nearly every way compared to other weapons.
2. Second Choice: Stonard
Base ATK: 412丨20.2% CRIT Rate
When Resonance Skill is released, increases the caster's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus by 54%, lasting for 15s.
As previously mentioned, Xiangli Yao deals most of his damage through Resonance Liberation. The weapon Stonard can increase Resonance Liberation damage by 54%, making it highly compatible with Xiangli Yao and even surpassing the five-star weapon Abyss Surges. Stonard can be obtained by unlocking the Insider Channel of the Pioneer Podcast. If you do not plan on acquiring Xiangli Yao's signature weapon, Stonard is definitely worth considering.
3. Third Choice：Abyss Surges
Base ATK: 587丨36.4% ATK
Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.
Abyss Surges is a good choice for players who already have Abyss Surges and don't want to spend their pulls or extra money on Insider Channel. Compare to the other weapons, Abyss Surges can increase Energy Regen, which means Xiangli Yao can realse his Resonance Liberation more frequently! What's more, Abyss Surges can provide with large amount of ATK, which can benefit Xiangli Yao a lot.
Optimal Echoes and Echo Stats
▶ Echo Set Selection
As a Main DPS, there are two suitable Echo set selections for Xiangli Yao: Void Thunder (5) or Void Thunder (2) + Lingering Tunes (2). The boost from these sets is quite similar, so either choice is suitable.
1. Option 1: Void Thunder(5)
Void Thunder(2): Electro DMG+
Void Thunder(5): Upon using Heavy Attack or Resonance Skill, Electro DMG increases.
Void Tunder Echo set can enhace Xiangli Yao's Eletro damage to the maximum extent, boosting his damage output.
2. Void Thunder(2) + Lingering Tunes(2)
Void Thunder(2): Electro DMG+
Lingering Tunes (2): ATK increases
Electro Damage Bonus and ATK increase is equally important for Xiangli Yao. So Lingering Tunes(2) + Void Thunder(2) is also a ggod choice.
▶ Main Echo Selection: Thundering Mephis
Thundering Mephis can increase Xiangli Yao's Electro DMG. Meanwhile, it can also boost his Resonance Liberation DMG. It is the most suitable Main Echo selection for Xiangli Yao.
▶ Echo Stats
• Four-Cost Echo: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Three-Cost Echo: Eletro DMG Bonus / ATK%
• One-Cost Echo: ATK%
• Substat Prioritization: CRIT Damage = CRIT Rate > ATK% > ATK > Energy Regneration
Best Teams
Xiangli Yao's role specializes in Main DPS, allowing for versatile team compositions. Since Xiangli Yao is an Eletro Resonator and deals most of his damage by Resonance Liberation, we will build our team base on these.
1. Best Team for Xiangli Yao:
Xiangli Yao (Main DPS) + Yinlin (Sub DPS) + Verina / Baizhi (Healer)
As a Main DPS, Xiangli Yao can dealing massive Electro damage when he release his ultimate. And Yinlin's Outro Skill can buff both Electro damage and Resonance Liberation DMG, making her a perfect match for Xiangli Yao. As for the third place, we can choose Verina or Baizhi to ensure the team's survival.
▷ Recommended Echo Selection of Yinlin in this team:
▪ Echo set: Moonlit Clouds(5)
▪ Main Echo position: Impermanence Heron.
▪ Recommended Energy Regen: over 120%
▷ Recommended Echo Selection of Verina / Baizhi in this team:
▪ Echo set: Rejuvenating Glow(5)
▪ Main Echo position: Bell-Borne Geochelone
▪ Recommended Energy Regen: over 220%
2. Other Potetial Team Composition:
Xiangli Yao (Main DPS) + Jianxin (Sub DPS) + Verina / Baizhi (Healer)
As we know, Jianxin's Outro Skill can buff the next character, providing 38% Resonance Liberation DMG Deepen. Although she can not surpass Yinlin, Jianxin is still a good choice for Xiangli Yao. As for our healer, we can choose Verina or Baizhi as well.
▷ Recommended Echo Selection of Jianxin in this team:
▪ Echo set: Moonlit Clouds(5)
▪ Main Echo position: Impermanence Heron.
▷ Recommended Echo Selection of Verina / Baizhi in this team:
▪ Echo set: Rejuvenating Glow(5)
▪ Main Echo position: Bell-Borne Geochelone
▪ Recommended Energy Regen: over 220%
By understanding Xiangli Yao's strengths and optimizing his build, you can unlock his full potential in Wuthering Waves. As a character free to obtain in 1.2 flagship event, whether you use Xiangli Yao often or not, he can bring more options to your team. And especially for players who do not have enough characters to challenge the Tower of Adversity. And for those who want to build the strongest Xiangli Yao, do not miss out on the chance to enhance your gameplay experience by topping up Lunites at LootBar.gg. Enjoy seamless and secure recharges to get ahead in the game. Happy gaming!
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